PLAR

If you are 18 – 20 years old, you may be eligible for the Grade 9 and 10 Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Individual Assessment/Equivalency Process. This is a process for the purpose of granting up to 16 Grade 9 and 10 credits through the completion of individual subject-based assessments in order to earn equivalent credits. You may be eligible for the PLAR Advantage Program offered through Continuing Education if you are:

18 to 20 years of age

have been out of school or have attended school outside of Ontario, or Canada

can work independently and are highly motivated

What is the Grade 9 and 10 Individual Assessment/ Equivalency Process?
The process will involve one of the following:

review and analysis of transcripts, or

review and analysis of transcripts and completion of individual assessments, or

completion of individual assessments

How is the individual assessment process done?

Students are required to successfully complete an individual assessment in some or all of Canadian Geography/History, English, Mathematics, and Science

The individual assessment will involve a written component

The individual assessment results are a “pass/ fail” assessment

How many credits can be granted in the Grade 9 and 10 individual assessment/ equivalency process?

A maximum of 16 Grade 9 and 10 equivalent credits can be granted through this process

These equivalent credits will involve both compulsory and elective credits

How do I complete the individual assessment/equivalency process?

Through participation in the PLAR Advantage Program students use independent learning materials to prepare for the assessments which will be offered several times annually